French Words to Know: Drinks & Beverages
When traveling in a French-speaking country, it’s helpful to know how to order drinks and beverages. This vocabulary list includes a variety of common drinks and beverages that you might come across in France, along with their French translations. Whether you’re at a café, a restaurant, or a grocery store, these words will come in handy. Let’s get started!
- water – eau
- sparkling water – eau gazeuse
- still water – eau plate
- juice – jus
- orange juice – jus d’orange
- apple juice – jus de pomme
- grape juice – jus de raisin
- lemonade – limonade
- soda – soda
- cola – cola
- coffee – café
- espresso – espresso
- latte – café au lait
- cappuccino – cappuccino
- hot chocolate – chocolat chaud
- tea – thé
- green tea – thé vert
- black tea – thé noir
- herbal tea – tisane
- beer – bière
- red wine – vin rouge
- white wine – vin blanc
- rosé – rosé
- champagne – champagne
- cognac – cognac
- whiskey – whisky
- rum – rhum
- gin – gin
- tonic – tonic
- ice – glace
We hope this vocabulary list will help you navigate your way through French menus and grocery stores with confidence! Whether you’re looking for a refreshing beverage on a hot day or a warming drink on a cold night, you’ll now have the tools to communicate your needs. Bon appétit!